
I donated around 60 litres of breast milk to the government hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai during my first year of post partum.” - Jwala Gutta, Indian badminton player.
Indian badminton star Jwala Gutta has won praise online after revealing that she donated nearly 60 litres of breast milk to government hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai during her first year after childbirth. Highlighting the importance of donor milk, she said even 100ml can help feed a premature baby for several days. Medical experts say donor human milk plays a critical role for NICU babies who may not have immediate access to their mother’s milk due to health complications, stress, illness or premature birth. Donor milk is also known to help reduce serious health risks in newborn infants.